From mobile payments to second screens to new ways to combat "showrooming," these technology tips and trends made headlines recently. We thought they were worth repeating.

Are mobile payments moving to wearable wallets?
Great read on choosing your next franchise location. Properly analyzing your call data can help provide answers.
Study shows 84% of smartphone, tablet owners use them while watching TV to place orders, get information.
Mobile app or mobile website? Both, if possible, according to this article.
Study finds that small businesses are especially vulnerable to mobile payment fraud.
In Canada, retailers combat "showrooming" with deep in-store discounts for mobile users.
Can't keep up with the new mobile/social networks? Here's a great read on their branding potential.